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19 July 2018 — News story
Defence Secretary and Australian Minister tour Scottish site building world-class warships as £1 billion is pumped into supply chain
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson hosted his Australian counterpart Marise Payne at the Scottish shipyard building the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 frigates today, after Australia chose the British-designed ships for its own Navy last month.
19 July 2018 — Press release
Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes
Thousands of troops set to be left out of pocket by tax rises recently announced by the Scottish Government will be protected by plans unveiled by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today (Thursday 19 July).
19 July 2018 — News story
Autonomy for tomorrow's world
Futuristic drones and unmanned ground robots with autonomous ‘deliver to order’ capability could provide timely answers to the vital challenges of access for humanitarian aid and disaster relief in developing countries and future front-line military logistics support.
18 July 2018 — News story
New medal unveiled to recognise the fight against Daesh
British personnel from all three services who successfully tackled Daesh have been awarded a new operational service medal at the Ministry of Defence in London.
16 July 2018 — News story
Britain to take leading role in next-generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy
Setting out Britain’s determination to remain a world-leader in the combat air sector, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today unveiled a concept model of a brand-new, next-generation fighter jet as he launched a comprehensive strategy with a bold statement of intent for future British air power.
26 June 2018 — News story
Update: air strikes against Daesh
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Syria.
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